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Debbi Stone

The Florida Aquarium

"We hold the solutions and can be agents of change!"

POINTS TOTAL

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participant impact

  • UP TO
    20
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    65
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    19
    pieces of plastic cutlery
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    62
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    23
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    55
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill

Debbi's actions

Bedroom

Catch Those Microfibers

I will use a microfiber catcher in my laundry, or install a microfiber filter for my washing machine.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Bathroom

Homemade or Refillable Cleaners

I will make my own cleaning products or choose plastic-free, refillable options.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Bedroom

Practice Sustainable Fashion

I will spend 20 minutes learning about the costs of fast fashion and begin trying to practice sustainable fashion in my own life.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Bathroom

Green Beauty

When it's time to buy more, I will replace my beauty products with refillable, sustainable, and/or DIY options.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Family + Pets

Balloons Blow

Although a long-standing festive tradition, balloons are harmful for animals and the environment. I will spend 10 learning about the dangers of balloons and find eco-friendly alternatives to use instead.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Family + Pets

Thoughtful Toys

I will only buy cloth, wooden or plant-based natural rubber toys. Or make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Bedroom

Sunshine Bleached

I will hang-dry my laundry to use the sun as a natural bleach alternative, or use another natural bleach alternative.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Bedroom

Natural Fibers

When available, I will purchase clothing and bedding made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, or wool, rather than synthetic fibers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Study

Estimate Your Ecological Footprint

I will calculate my ecological footprint, and from the results brainstorm and take action on ways I can reduce my annual footprint.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Study

Complete a Waste Audit

I will conduct a waste audit - including recyclables and compost - to understand how much waste I create and where I can reduce the most.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Bedroom

Ditch Dryer Sheets

I will use wool dryer balls or another plastic-free alternative to dryer sheets to keep my clothes static-free.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Bathroom

Travel Toiletries

If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Bathroom

Say No to "Flushable Wipes"

Wipes don't break down in sewer systems, but combine with fat to create massive clogs. I will find alternatives to using disposable wipes.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Bathroom

See the Green

I will recycle used contact lenses and packaging.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Share My Actions

I will make my environmental actions visible by sharing about them on my social media networks and the Plastic Free Ecochallenge participant feed.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Join a Cleanup Effort

I will host or participate in a beach, highway, river, or other cleanup effort in my community.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Kitchen

Go Strawless

I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own reusable straw.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Kitchen

Fill a Water Bottle

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Kitchen

Plastic Free Lunch Boxes

I will only pack reusable cutlery, drinkware and containers in my family's lunches to reduce plastic waste.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Kitchen

Minimize Packaging

I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Kitchen

Cook a Plastic Free Meal

I will prepare meals at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community Join a Cleanup Effort
    How does working with others to clean up your community make you feel?

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    Debbi Stone 7/29/2023 9:06 AM
    It feels great to work together! Great job, Florida Aquarium Team!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Bedroom Catch Those Microfibers
    Which microfiber solution did you choose? How has it changed your laundry routine?

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    Debbi Stone 7/29/2023 9:03 AM
    I haven’t purchased a microfiber solution yet…but I will! ! It’s never too late. 😀

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    Debbi Stone 7/27/2023 9:01 AM
    We've kept over 2,700 plastic bottles from ending up in landfills, and we've also kept over 2,000 plastic containers out of play. Great job, everyone...and we're still going!

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    Debbi Stone 7/24/2023 10:38 AM
    One week to go! Next Monday is 7/31, and we can all rally to the finish line. Let's all keep inspiring each other, too!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Bedroom Practice Sustainable Fashion
    How can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?

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    Debbi Stone 7/23/2023 4:15 AM
    I just learned about thredUP! https://www.thredup.com/. I’d never really considered the true cost of fast fashion, but there are great alternatives to this buying pattern.

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    Debbi Stone 7/21/2023 10:06 AM
    Let's keep it up! I see a lot of folks doing a great job checking in...but you can even go back a few days and check in if you missed a day or two. There's also still plenty of time to keep going, learning along with others and inspiring each other to make a difference.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Bedroom Natural Fibers
    What are the benefits (to people, animals, and the environment) of purchasing clothes made with natural fibers?

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    Debbi Stone 7/20/2023 1:47 PM
    One of the main benefits of natural fibers is that they break down a lot easier than synthetic versions (unless infused with a lot of non-natural elements and filler), and in a lot of cases, the non-natural components never really break down at all. It's definitely much better for the environment to stick to the things that are already a natural part of our world!

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    Debbi Stone 7/19/2023 4:03 PM
    Keep it going, everyone!!!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Family + Pets Balloons Blow
    Had you ever considered the environmental impact of balloons before? How can you share this information with your friends and family to encourage them to avoid balloons, too?

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    Debbi Stone 7/18/2023 5:08 AM
    I definitely share with people that balloons are harmful to the environment, and I try to give specific reasons why...finding that the impact on wildlife makes the greatest impression. It connects with people in an emotional way.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Bathroom Green Beauty
    How can you advocate for the importance of reducing packaging to the rest of your friends, family and larger community?

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    Debbi Stone 7/18/2023 5:06 AM
    Sometimes, telling people about the importance of reducing packaging is effective, but more often, giving people specific examples of how (and where to find specific things) can make an even bigger difference. The easier we make it, the more likely it is that we can encourage others to change some habits that will have a positive environmental impact.

    • Krystina Jarvis's avatar
      Krystina Jarvis 7/18/2023 7:07 AM
      Agreed! Often times the "how" is just as important as the "why." We're busy people!